MP Jo Platt got off to a good start last year with Lurcher Pam (Picture: PA)

‘This is due to concerns about the increase in protests around Parliament; ensuring the safety of the dogs and the MPs taking part is absolute priority.

‘The public have been voting for their favourite canine pairing candidate, so despite the event cancellation, the winner of the ‘pawblic’ vote will be announced in due course as the overall 2019 Westminster Dog of the Year.’

Last year, Labour MP for Weaver Vale was the winner of the Pawblic Vote, with his Cockapoo named Corbyn.

MP for Nottingham North Alex Norris took home the Westminster Dog of the Year award for his border collies, Boomer and Corona.